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SIPRI for the media

SIPRI works on timely, global issues which are often reported on in the media. In particular, our four data launches—arms industry, arms transfers, military expenditure and nuclear weapons—receive a lot of coverage. For these, and other topics, SIPRI researchers are available for interviews and quotes. SIPRI also produces press releases for major stories relating to its research throughout the year. To stay up-to-date with the lastest news from SIPRI, please sign up for our monthly newsletter.

Latest Press releases

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Global arms flows jump nearly 10 per cent as European demand soars

The volume of major arms transferred between states increased by 9.2 per cent between 2016–20 and 2021–25. States in Europe more than trebled their arms imports, making it the biggest recipient region.

The Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall partnered Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) live fired for the first time at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico ( August 2025, Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army)

SIPRI Top 100 arms producers see combined revenues surge as states rush to modernize and expand arsenals

(Stockholm, 1 December 2025) Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest arms-producing companies rose by 5.9 per cent in 2024, reaching a record $679 billion, according to new data released today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), available at www.sipri.org.

María Corina Machado. Photo credit: Niklas Elmehed 2025 © Nobel Prize Outreach

SIPRI statement on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

SIPRI congratulates María Corina Machado on the award of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, ‘for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy’.

SIPRI Experts

SIPRI researchers are available for interviews and other media requests. A list of available researchers and their expertise can be found on our SIPRI experts page. For short commentary on recent events, please see our expert comments page. For longer commentary, see our topical backgrounders page.

SIPRI Updates

SIPRI Update: Global Security and Arms Control is a monthly newsletter covering the latest developments in international security, arms control, non-proliferation and conflict. See previous issues of SIPRI Update and subscribe to our newsletter via the box at the top of the page.